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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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